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Awareness of diabetic retinopathy among all patients with DM (n=625)
| Parameter | Number of patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Can diabetes affect the eyes? | ||
| Yes | 225 | 36.00 |
| No | 17 | 2.72 |
| Don’t know | 383 | 61.28 |
| Do you think your diabetes is controlled? | ||
| Yes | 465 | 74.40 |
| No | 96 | 15.36 |
| Don’t know | 64 | 10.24 |
| Can diabetes cause blindness? | ||
| Yes | 206 | 32.96 |
| No | 155 | 24.80 |
| Don’t know | 264 | 42.24 |
| Do you think eye check-ups are necessary? | ||
| Yes | 608 | 97.28 |
| No | 17 | 2.72 |
| Don’t know | 0 | 0 |
